What is the name of your state? FL
Lived in a condo, the lease stated if the HOA raised landlords fees the landlord had the right to increase rent. No problem. Landlord gave written notice of the increase to come and I had to reply in writing accepting or decling increase. Gave my written declination which the lease states if I did so I had 30 days to vacate the premises. Did, cleaned up after myself and left.
Landlord called me trying to state he had no knowledge the letter declining his offer and thanking him for his services meant I was leaving. Although there are many witnesses including himself and he had 30 days to ask me it's intention. Anyhow, he never stated he was not returning my security or keeping any of it, even when he called me and stated "I wouldn't do that to you".
Well it's been 31 days, per the FL statute and lease he had to respond in writing stating why he was claiming any funds if all or return funds to me WITHIN those 30 days after I vacated the premises.
I just mailed a certified letter restating my new address (to be polite) and the FL statute that shows the term he had wherein to act.
I am pretty sure this is not going to rectify the situation and the only lawyer around really states he'll quote me a grand to take the case IF we'd win.
Do I need to go to small claims and if so, any advice?+
Thanks in advance.
Lived in a condo, the lease stated if the HOA raised landlords fees the landlord had the right to increase rent. No problem. Landlord gave written notice of the increase to come and I had to reply in writing accepting or decling increase. Gave my written declination which the lease states if I did so I had 30 days to vacate the premises. Did, cleaned up after myself and left.
Landlord called me trying to state he had no knowledge the letter declining his offer and thanking him for his services meant I was leaving. Although there are many witnesses including himself and he had 30 days to ask me it's intention. Anyhow, he never stated he was not returning my security or keeping any of it, even when he called me and stated "I wouldn't do that to you".
Well it's been 31 days, per the FL statute and lease he had to respond in writing stating why he was claiming any funds if all or return funds to me WITHIN those 30 days after I vacated the premises.
I just mailed a certified letter restating my new address (to be polite) and the FL statute that shows the term he had wherein to act.
I am pretty sure this is not going to rectify the situation and the only lawyer around really states he'll quote me a grand to take the case IF we'd win.
Do I need to go to small claims and if so, any advice?+
Thanks in advance.